Amsterdam, 16th May, 2013
Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) has recently completed the certification process for its Rotterdam facility and can now confirm that all four of its operating sites in the Netherlands are certified as ‘Regulated Agent’ Airfreight.
The audit was carried out by the Dutch Government agency, the Royal Marechaussee and means that Menlo’s establishments at Amsterdam, Eersel and Maastricht as well as Rotterdam are registered on the European Union database.
The certificate, which is valid for five years, allows Menlo facilities a waiver from all additional physical security inspections of airfreight shipments as well as any additional contextual inspections of airfreight documentation. These advantages will in turn deliver lower administration costs for customers and avoid potential delays in processing airfreight shipments.
In welcoming the announcement, Tony Gunn, Menlo’s MD in Europe said, “The certification process and audit have been achieved through dedicated teamwork. Specific subject matter expertise and a commitment to excellence have been required in order to meet the operational conditions and security requirements of the legislation. I would like to thank the team and, in particular Jos Giele, our Director of Corporate Security for their hard work in attaining this significant certification. It adds further to the superior level of service that Menlo can offer its customers in Europe.
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About Menlo Worldwide Logistics Europe
In Europe Menlo Worldwide Logistics maintains seventeen dedicated and multi-client logistics centres located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom. This warehouse network can serve as pan-European distribution solution using one or several facilities.
Supply chain and transport management solutions as well as 3PL, warehousing and distribution services are offered to a variety of vertical industry sectors including: fashion & apparel; healthcare and medical equipment; hi-tech electronic and data network equipment; automotive; defence and government services and retail e-fulfilment.
The European headquarters is at the multi-client Amsterdam Distribution Centre in the Netherlands.
About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.7 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Francisco-based Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 17 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), a $5.6 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.
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